Hello Kitty Is Now A Shinkansen Bullet Train That Transforms Into A Mecha
It’s not exactly breaking news to see Hello Kitty dabble in the world of mecha. Just recently the Hello Kitty vs. Mobile Suit Gundam saw…
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Japanese Pet Goods Store Sends Flowers And Touching Message When Customer’s Cat Dies
The loss of a pet can be absolutely debilitating and heartbreaking. For many, the sudden (and just as grueling, gradual) loss of a constant source…
At Yushima Cat Festival, Get Your Paws on Cute Cat Goods & Visit Charming Downtown Tokyo
Yushima is a charming neighborhood of Tokyo, not far from Akihabara and Kanda, which has retained a lot of its shitamachi (old downtown) flair. With…
Japanese Craftsman’s Cleverly Designed Toothpick Evolves A “Chick” into A Chicken
If you’ve ever played Pokémon, you surely know that if you spend enough time and effort training them well, many Pokémon will evolve into more…
Pompompurin Yaki: Is it a Dessert or a Work of Art?
The phrase: “so cute I could gobble you right up” doesn’t do justice to the new Pompompurin Yaki sweet, currently available in Lawson convenience stores…
Glico brings back sakura and sakura-matcha Pocky flavors for an early taste of spring
Just as surely as people in Japan await the first bloom of cherry blossoms every year, it’s also just as sure that when spring draws…
Try Making the Japanese Ancient Craft Kurumi-E Yourself
Kurumi E is a unique Japanese craft with wonderful 3D effect designs created by the sponge or cotton fabric put underneath the Japanese paper or…
Determined Papa Beaver Waddles With Wad Of Carrots To Give To Family
With dams to build and materials to gather, beavers are known to be quite industrious critters. Japanese Twitter user and animal enthusiast Chimu-chan (@nn930310) may…
Burning Godzilla Piggy Bank Roars And Plays Classic Theme As King Of The Monsters Takes Your Money
Studio Ghibli lovers have been treated to a few awesome piggy banks in the past, including a burping No-Face bank that devours your coins and…
Japan Now Sells “Shiba Inu Stuck In Wall” Toys
Back in 2016, a trio of shiba inu dogs in the southern Japanese island of Kyushu adorably peeking out from holes in a wall went…
Moomin Cafe Offers Illustrated Belgian Callebaut Chocolate Plaques for Valentine’s Day
As any good Moomin fan probably knows, in March 2019, Japan opened an entire theme park featuring everyone’s favorite Finnish trolls. One of the more…
Japanese Artist Teases Appetites With Shiba Inu Butt And Face Bread Creations
Japanese clay figure designer Pobot (@CocoGfj) carefully crafts all of their work by hand, and perhaps that’s why their artistic hybrid of adorable animals and…
Long-Tailed Tit And Manul Cat Teabags Are Here To Be Your Adorable Teatime Buddies
Ocean Teabag has been struck the sweet spot between tea fans and animal lovers, delighting both with a series of animal shaped teabags that include…
A Clockwork Orange Turns Kawaii With Alex DeLarge Nendoroid Figure
Japanese hobby manufacturer Good Smile’s array of high quality figures, including SSSS.GRIDMAN’s Akane Shinjo and even Edvard Munch’s The Scream, has an offering for everyone,…
Japan’s Realistic Napping Cat Hat Puts A Purring Kitty On Your Head
Japanese bizarre goods and online retailer Village Vanguard’s resume of quirky animals goods includes anteater body-warmers, bubbly panda balance balls, and even ultra realistic ram…